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Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon 129 viewsMultiple generations greeted a pleasant Sunday morning and competed in the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon that began at the Town Beach and ended nearby on Water Street. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Community Picnic129 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust held its annual community picnic on August 3 at the Munro Preserve, complete with oyster service. Taking first place for best centerpiece was Table 29 with its Barbie theme. The Whale, at Table 1, was runner-up, and the Bird table (27) was third. Seth Asser and Gary Brown provided live music for the BYOB event. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Secret Vegetable Garden Tour129 viewsThe Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library held their Secret Vegetable Garden Tour at four sites on Friday in Marion. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Pumpkin Palooza129 viewsMarion’s annual Pumpkin Palooza held Saturday at the Cushing Community Center brought out kids who had fun carving up pumpkins and enjoying music with DJ Dave. Donuts and popcorn were served by volunteers from the Council on Aging, and Sparky was among the many representatives of the Marion Fire Department. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Christmas Day Plunge129 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Pierson Woods 129 viewsIn Marion, Pierson Woods (the Sippican Lands Trust property off Point Road) is presently hosting the TTAR story walk, “A Day With No Words,” based on the book by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove. The Pierson Woods story walk is sponsored by the Marion Cultural Council. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Michael Hogan129 viewsSeen practicing on Saturday morning at Wonder Bowl in New Bedford, Mattapoisett native Michael Hogan is a Special Olympics champion who registers scores that would be near the top of any league. Hogan has a trick shot in which he places the ball at his feet, spinning it in place and then fanning the ball forward by creating wind with rapid hand movement until it reaches the foul line, at which point he lets go and watches the ball inch forward. March 28, 2024 edition
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4th of July Parade129 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Independence Day parade on July 4 along Spring Street in front of the Town House. Photos by Jared Melanson and Shawn Sweet
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Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion129 viewsDespite a second straight year of wet weather, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and Community Veg Marion held their second annual Marion Secret Vegetable Garden Tour on Monday. The event took registrants to five destinations to view and appreciate the growing and arranging of seasonal plants yielding nourishment. Funds raised by the event support the library. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ghosts! Explaining the Paranormal129 viewsOver 50 people were in attendance for the first night of a six-week series called "Ghosts! Explaining the Paranormal." This course on the paranormal is being hosted by Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church. Father Eric Fialho, the rector of the parish, has developed a course which explores what the wider church believes about the topic of ghosts. Participants were treated to a lecture with periods of questions and answers. Registration for the course has ended. Father Fialho had this to say, "I am not surprised
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Witches and sunset at Ned’s Point129 viewsWitches and sunset at Ned’s Point. Photo by Sara Audette.
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Wildlife Cam129 viewsRobert Pina captured this deer on a wildlife camera in his yard in Marion.
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